Chord Electronics
Ultima | Manual
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Chord Electronics
Ultima | Manual
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Dismantling & radio
frequency interference
1.3 Connecting your equipment 1.4
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Protection against
liquids & heat
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Protection against
liquids & heat
1.3 Dismantling & radio frequency
interference
1.4 Connecting your equipment
1.3 Dismantling & radio frequency
interference
1.4 Connecting your equipment
There are no user-serviceable
components within the
Ultima or its power supply.
Dangerous voltages/currents exist
within the Ultima and its power supply,
posing a severe risk of electrocution
and/or fire.
Never attempt to open,
dismantle or apply internal
third-party devices to it or
insert anything other than the
listed interconnects or speaker cables
within this user manual.
If the Ultima develops a fault or
the casework becomes damaged,
immediately disconnect from the
mains power supply and connected
equipment and contact Chord
Electronics for further advice.
Before connecting the Ultima to any
equipment, consult the manufacturer’s
user guide to confirm compatibility.
When connecting the Ultima to any
equipment, make sure that all devices
are o, including the Ultima. Once
connected, switch all equipment on
starting with the source and ending
with the amplification. Initially, operate
the Ultima with your preamp/device
on its lowest gain setting and lowest
volume setting, gently increasing to
a comfortable listening level. Never
operate the Ultima at excessive sound
levels; permanent hearing damage and
loss can occur.
Ultima is supplied with its own
grounded 16A-rated mains IEC cable
and it is important that the amplifier is
earthed at all times via this cable, or an
appropriate alternative. Failure to do
this could be hazardous in the unlikely
event of a fault.
The supplied region-specific 16A mains
IEC cable can be substituted for an
alternative power cable, however,
please make sure that it has an earth.
If any cable becomes damaged you
must discontinue use and replace
it immediately to avoid the risk of
electrocution.
Ultima must be permanently connected
to a source of power. The included
mains lead simply plugs into the Ultima
IEC mains socket. If the mains lead is
prematurely disconnected Ultima may
With a thick, solid aluminium chassis,
the Ultima’s casework largely protects
the sensitive internal circuitry from
radio frequency interference.
However, for optimal performance, it is
recommended that the following points
are observed:
1. Consider placing the
Ultima away from
wireless routers.
2. Separate the Ultima
from amplifiers using
toroidal transformers.
3. Operate mobile phones
at a distance to avoid
interference.
Although the Ultima is largely
shielded, it can generate
radio frequency interference
that may have an eect on radio and
television reception. If this occurs,
please reconsider your placement.
still hold charge for up to 15 minutes. WARNING: Never
disconnect the
power cable during
operation. Only disconnect
when Ultima is o. If the
power cable is disconnected
during operation there is a
risk of damage to connected
equipment.
